Under the direction of the Transportation Manager or other assigned administrator, operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.

Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation; transports students to and from school, special events and field trips; observes legal and defensive driving practices.

Picks up and discharges students at established bus stops in a timely manner; escorts students across streets; reports incidents which affect the safety of students as necessary; enforces and maintain rules of conduct; reports cases of misconduct to appropriate personnel.

Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior and exterior; checks brakes, brake lights and doors; reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel; assists mechanics with minor repair activities.

Maintains cleanliness of bus inside and out.

Transports students with disabilities to and from designated locations; assists with lifting and securing wheel chairs and car seats; assists in the loading and unloading of special education children as necessary; controls and communicates effectively to children with special needs.

Maintains records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepares student conduct, incident and accident reports; maintains student information.

Educates student on bus safety procedures including coordinating evacuation drills; communicates with parents, staff and students regarding various transportation or warehouse issues.

Utilizes two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Safe driving practices.

Provisions of the California State Motor Vehicle code and Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students.

Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.

Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition.

Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.

Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.

Maintain routine records.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and all licenses and other requirements listed below.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate. (Type 1 Only)

Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Valid Medical Card, and CPR and First Aid certificates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors, outdoors and in a vehicle and confined space.

Constant noise.

Varying temperature conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Seeing to monitor students and perform assigned transportation activities.

Lifting to assist children on and off the bus.

Sitting for extended periods of time when operating a transportation vehicle.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to clean buses.

HAZARDS:

Various traffic hazards including stopping traffic and escorting students across streets.

Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions

Exposure to fumes, gasses, grease, and oil.

Work is performed with moving parts.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Effective January 1, 1995, all employees in this classification with a valid Class B license are subject to the Federal Highway Administration regulations for drug and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

If you provide all required documents and your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, you will be invited to the performance and oral examinations.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 180 student instructional days.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or concerning this job posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.